Which of the following acts do not constitute the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 General Exceptions

Which of the following acts do not constitute the offence of kidnapping from lawful guardianship?

Act of a person believing in good faith to be a father of an illegitimate child

Act of a person believing in good faith to be entitled to lawful custody of the child even if committed for an unlawful purpose

Both (a) and (b)

Neither (a) nor (b)

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Explanation:

Section 361 –
361. Kidnapping from lawful guardianship. Whoever takes or entices any minor under sixteen years of age if a male, or under eighteen years of age if a female, or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship. ExplanationThe words "lawful guardian" in this section include any person lawfully entrusted with the care of custody of such minor or other person. ExceptionThis section does not extend to the act of any person who in good faith believes himself to be the father of an illegitimate child, or who in good faith believes himself to be entitled to lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral or unlawful purpose.